Delhi Reports Zero COVID Cases for First Time Since Pandemic Began: What We Know

The national capital also reported zero COVID related deaths on 16 January.

Delhi reported zero new COVID cases on 16 January – for the first time in 1,027 days – according to the city health department.

Why it matters: This is the first time Delhi has reported zero COVID cases in 24 hours since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020.

By the numbers: The positivity rate in the National Capital on 16 January was 0.00 per cent. There are currently 10 known active cases in the city.